A chronic condition is one that lasts for at least 6 months; e.g. asthma, heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, cancer or endometriosis. These conditions can be complex and need ongoing, special care and attention, and it’s important to get the help you need to treat and manage them.
A GP Chronic Condition Management (GP CCMP) is suitable for patients who require a structured approach to their care, including those who would benefit from a multidisciplinary team.
A long face to face or telehealth video appointment (30 minutes) is required to complete a GP CCMP Plan. During this consultation your GP will get a detailed history of a your health condition and lifestyle and insight into what could potentially impact your quality of life.
Your GP will then set actions and targets, which will help you achieve your health goals. A GP CCMP will also include an agreed timeline of when will next see your GP to review and monitor your progress.
With a GP CCMP you are eligible for 5 visits to an allied health provider (e.g. physiotherapist), with a Medicare rebate per calendar year.
These providers will provide a report to your GP after the completion of the first, and last service detailing any investigations or tests they completed, treatments provided and any future management.